"The ghost orchid... produced thirteen blossoms from July 7 through July 29. Now, the "super ghost" as it is being called, is set to produce an additional ten blossoms. Ghost orchids typically only produce one blossom per plant, per year. ... Ed Carlson, executive director of the sanctuary [Corkscrew Swamp]. "Ghost orchids are rare to begin with and none have ever been found with as many blooms as this. This second round of blooms is a one of a kind event."
The ghost orchid is an extremely rare, epiphytic orchid that grows in a small concentrated area of Southwest Florida. Special security measures are in place at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary to protect the precious plant... Orchid lovers have a window of three to four weeks to catch the latest ghost orchid bloom. Visitation to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary increased by 200 percent during the first bloom in July, with orchid lovers coming from across the country. Visitors to the sanctuary will find spotting scopes for easy close-up views set up along the sanctuary's boardwalk... the plant is 150 feet from the boardwalk at a height of 45 feet. ... Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located just northeast of Naples" URL : http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070809/20070809005856.html?.v=1 ************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
